The Hardin County Agricultural Society met Wednesday, Dec. 26, for its January board meeting and holiday dinner at the Plaza Inn Restaurant in Mt. Victory. Eighteen directors were present and 25 guests were present. Corey Ledley, president, called the meeting to order.

The Hardin County Agricultural Society met Wednesday, November 7, 2018, for their November board meeting. Nineteen directors were present and seven guests were present. Corey Ledley, president, called the meeting to order. Mark Badertscher, OSU Extension Agent, asked if the board would be interested in finding a place to hang the Agriculture Hall of Fame pictures. There are currently around 50 and that number grows by around four each year.

The Hardin County Agricultural Society conduced its reorganizational meeting on Saturday, Nov. 3 with Craig Stump, acting president, presiding. Stump reported the election results: Buck Township: Jason Fulton Dudley Township: Brad Murphy

The Hardin County Fair Board has a director position for Goshen Township available for an appointed one-year term. Anyone who is a member of the society can apply for the position.

The Hardin County Agricultural Society will hold its annual election for directors on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 3 to 7 p.m. in the fair office at the Hardin County Fairgrounds. Members of the Agricultural Society who reside in the townships open for election may vote on the director representing their township.

The Hardin County Agricultural Society met Thursday for its October board meeting. Fourteen directors and ten guests were present. Howard Lyle, past president, called the meeting to order.

Top dogs won big at Saturday's Dog Show during the 2018 Hardin County Fair.

Fair participants earned winning titles for their crafty entries at the 2018 Hardin County Fair.

The area Girl Scouts honored individuals and troops at ceremonies Sunday afternoon at the Hardin County Fair. Those getting special recognition included: (from left, front) Sydney Byers, Jordyn Smith, Kylie Adams, Rheylea Shoemaker, Jaslynn Good, Savana Waller, (back, left) Emma Lamdin, Lillian Poland, Dakota Ream, Kierstin Horn, Serenity Waller, Melanie Butterfield and Bailey Eitel. With the Scouts is Todd Walters …

The weather didn't cooperate at this year's Hardin County Fair. The week started off with sweltering heat and ended in a muddy mess. In the end, the band showcase was the only paid event that took place in the grandstands. Harness racing went on as scheduled but was admission-free. The tractor pull, demolition derby and Dylan Scott concert were canceled because of the rainy conditions for safety reasons, said Grandstand Committee Chairman Rob Wilson.